Kashburn Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I will be getting my first 5th wheel and as a Texas resident will need a non commercial class a. How do people usually transport from point of purchase to where they're calling home? I bought mine in Indiana and will need to get it to Texas. Thanks for the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 The answer depends upon the weight of the trailer. From the TX, DPs it states.......... For the class A: Authorizes an individual to drive a vehicle or combination of vehicles: With a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds including vehicles in Class B or Class C Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 The answer depends upon the weight of the trailer. From the TX, DPs it states.......... For the class A: Just to double-check, Kirk... the way I've been reading the Texas regulations, I won't need any kind of special driver's license: CGVWR: 23,995, TV: 10,000, fifth wheel: 13,995. Am I correct? Rob 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailwing2003 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Just to double-check, Kirk... the way I've been reading the Texas regulations, I won't need any kind of special driver's license: CGVWR: 23,995, TV: 10,000, fifth wheel: 13,995. Am I correct? Rob Wrong. If you have a Texas driver's license, you need a non commercial A license for towing a trailer over 10,000#. You would need a non commercial B license if you are driving anything over 26.001#. As long as we are not getting paid to drive the rigs, none of us needs a CDL (Commercial Driver License). The drving test has to be taken in the correct rig. One has to wonder how many owners have been incorrectly advised by salesman, or friends, and are driving without the correct license. Why even motorcycle riders have to have a special rating. Dave and Dolly CobbArlington TX1998 Foretravel, U-295 36', rare mid-door2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, as a toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Chance Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Wrong. If you have a Texas driver's license, you need a non commercial A license for towing a trailer over 10,000#. You would need a non commercial B license if you are driving anything over 26.001#. As long as we are not getting paid to drive the rigs, none of us needs a CDL (Commercial Driver License). The drving test has to be taken in the correct rig. One has to wonder how many owners have been incorrectly advised by salesman, or friends, and are driving without the correct license. Why even motorcycle riders have to have a special rating. Thanks, Dave. I'll expect to get a Class A and take the test when we get there. Rob 2012 F350 CC LB DRW 6.7 2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS, disc brakes, solar, DP windows Full-time since 8/2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashburn Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I will have a trailer with rated at 19,500 lbs pulled by a F450. I will need the non commercial class A unless I miss understood the regulation. I'm just trying to figure out how people get the trailer from the dealership to where it will be parked until the driving test can be taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I will have a trailer with rated at 19,500 lbs pulled by a F450. I will need the non commercial class A unless I miss understood the regulation. I'm just trying to figure out how people get the trailer from the dealership to where it will be parked until the driving test can be taken. They drive it over and take the test. Most often drive for a few weeks to practice before they go get their upgraded licenses. No one ever asks how they got it there. Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblscooper Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Wrong. If you have a Texas driver's license, you need a non commercial A license for towing a trailer over 10,000#. You would need a non commercial B license if you are driving anything over 26.001#. As long as we are not getting paid to drive the rigs, none of us needs a CDL (Commercial Driver License). The drving test has to be taken in the correct rig. One has to wonder how many owners have been incorrectly advised by salesman, or friends, and are driving without the correct license. Why even motorcycle riders have to have a special rating. Dave, you are slightly mistaken. If, you have a truck and trailer that the CGVWR is 26K or more AND the trailer is 10K or more, then a Class A exempt is needed. The other example you mention for a Class B is for a SINGLE vehicle, i.e. Motor home, not a combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnM Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 They drive it over and take the test. Most often drive for a few weeks to practice before they go get their upgraded licenses. No one ever asks how they got it there. Barb That'll work for Texas, but to show how other states handle this differently, in Maryland the licensed person who drove the truck or drove with you to the license examination must present their license to the examiner before you can take the test. John & Ginny 2008 HitchHiker 37CKRD 2011 GMC 3500 HD, AirSafe hitch S&B Millersville, MD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 In Illinois you have to show that the guy who drove the rig to the test site has the proper license. Had to get a friend with a CDL to drive me in for my test. As far as getting it home, I just took a chance and drove the truck from Kansas to Illinois without the proper license. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashburn Posted October 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 In Illinois you have to show that the guy who drove the rig to the test site has the proper license. Had to get a friend with a CDL to drive me in for my test. As far as getting it home, I just took a chance and drove the truck from Kansas to Illinois without the proper license. Dennis, I am considering doing that. My only reservation is that 1,200 miles is a long way to chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 Dennis, I am considering doing that. My only reservation is that 1,200 miles is a long way to chance. It's a risk assessment problem. What are the odds an out of state cop is going to be looking at your license? And how likely is it said cop is going to know what Texas requires? Only you can decide how that risk feels to you. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebInOH Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Another question: Ever consider taking on an "apprentice" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 Another question: Ever consider taking on an "apprentice" ? You are posting on threads that are more than 6 months old since last comment so you would probably get more response if you were to start a new thread. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebInOH Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Lol - Thank You ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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